–> Section 76 of constitution shall exercise functions as conferred by constitution or act of parliament”

–> Since Jumbe’s injunction is been discharged, MEC commissioners no longer on contempt of court charges”

–> Vacation of the injunction clears MEC of contempt of court #MalawiVote2014

–> Judge Nyirenda: “PPE act is to expressly set out to determine results of elections”

–> Judge Nyirenda: Now I proceed to determine the issue. I will look at the law conferring power on MEC. Then judge analyses the law.

–> Judge Nyirenda now on topic of extension of results.

–> Breaking news:iam unable to see how these laws can bar electoral Commission from a physical count before announcing

–> Judge Nyirenda” No such power is given under sec.99 for an extension of time”

–> Judge Nyirenda: The only limitation is for MEC to do so in accordance with law. In the premises, my answer to the first issue is affirmative

–> Juge Nyirenda: Now I move to the 2nd issue: whether the 8 days can be extended.

–> Judge NYIRENDA “What the Court cannot do is go outside of its power and extend power when there is no rule/law to do so”

–> The judge rules that “I can not hesitate to give positive direction for MEC to conduct physical audit.”–> I can not hesitate to give positive direction for Mec to conduct physical audit. I am unable to see how these laws can bar Mec-Judge
–> Judge Nyirenda No such power is given under sec.99 for an extension of time” A reliefe for DPP? Too early to celebra

–> Justice Nyirenda: I can not hesitate to give positive direction for MEC to conduct a physical audit

–> Judge Nyirenda analyzing submissions made by both parties on extension of the 8 days -for and against

–> Malawi Electoral Commission to recount votes in a disputed poll, the High Court has just ruled.

–> Nyirenda: MEC has mandate to take measures to ensure free & fair elections as stipulated in the Elections Act therefore recount is necessary

–> Judge Nyirenda analyzing submissions made by both parties on extension of the 8 days -for and against.

–> BREAKING: Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda has ruled that MEC can do the recount of the votes. However, the recount has to be done in eight days

–> The recount has to be done in 8 days which ends tonight. now judge dealing with issue of extension MalawiVote2014

–> Judge clears Mec to do a vote recount. Says Mec has mandate to take measures to ensure free & fair elections as stipulated in the Act

–> The Judge is still analysing parties’ submissions, which were extensive on the issue of extending the 8 days period

–> Judge Nyirenda quoting sec. 99 with regard to publication of results within 8days.–> Judge Nyirenda now about to make his determination.